Ode to my blender

A good blender is a necessity. Like a killer toaster , a blender with balls is a must-have tool in every kitchen. You can buy yourself one of those cheapass $20 jobbies with a plastic pitcher, but I tell ya - you'll burn the motor out on it in no time breaking ice. You get what you pay for in blenderville. I know - I must have bought 4 of those cheap pieces of crap before I finally got a good one.

A few years ago, I asked for a kickass blender for Christmas, and I got one:That, my friends is a Cuisinart Smart Power 7 speed electronic blender. You can fill that big 'ol heavy glass pitcher up with nothing but ice, and it'll turn it into snow faster than you can say "a doo da day".

The only thing I would change on it if I was running the show is to drop 5 of the speeds. I only use the slowest and fastest speeds:The rest of the speeds are just extra buttons.

I'm a bit embarrassed to say that I forgot who gave this to me for Christmas. Whoever you are, thank you again. It's a gift that keeps on giving.